Caressa Nee
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
- Dedicated to working with children with special needs and their families. Up to date training on writing effective Individual Education Plans as well as transition plans for students. Department head for the high school department providing ongoing support with four to five teachers each school year.
- Organization and planning allow for paperwork to be in compliance and helping others do the same.
- Several years of experience working with school teams, parents of students, and other individuals that serve as the care givers for students.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESE Teacher
Leon County Schools
Tallahassee, FL
08.2008 - Current
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a productive and focused learning environment for all students.
- Evaluated student progress through ongoing assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize achievement.
- Coordinated transition planning for ESE students moving to different educational settings or preparing for postsecondary opportunities.
- Conducted ongoing communication with support staff, including paraprofessionals and therapists, to ensure a cohesive approach to meeting each student''s needs.
- Attended professional development workshops focused on special education best practices, staying current on new research and techniques in the field.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to discuss student progress, address concerns, and collaborate on strategies for success at home and in the classroom.
- Served as a mentor and role model for fellow teachers seeking guidance in working with ESE students.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting teaching methods based on the unique strengths and challenges of each student.
Paraprofessional
Leon County Schools
Tallahassee, FL
10.2006 - 05.2008
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
ESE Resource Teacher
Camden County Schools
Kingsland, GA
10.2004 - 07.2006
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
University of West Florida
Pensacola08.2024
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Special Education Law
- Progress Monitoring
- Functional Behavior Assessments
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Transition Planning
Certification
- ESE k-12 Certification
- Elementary Education Certification
- Reading Endorsement
Timeline
ESE Teacher
Leon County Schools
08.2008 - Current
Paraprofessional
Leon County Schools
10.2006 - 05.2008
ESE Resource Teacher
Camden County Schools
10.2004 - 07.2006
Master of Arts - Education Administration
University of West Florida